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arktimes. com > arkansas-blog > 06/02/2026 > uninsured-rate-for-young-children-at-highest-level-in-nearly-a-decade-arkansas-among-the-worst

Uninsured rate for young children at highest level in nearly a decade, Arkansas among the worst

1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (649+ words) The share of young children in the U. S. under age 6 who were uninsured increased 23% between 2022 and 2024, according to a new report from Georgetown University's Center for Children and Families. The report released on Monday found that 220, 000 additional babies, toddlers and preschoolers…...

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arktimes. com > arkansas-blog > 12/09/2025 > medicare-advantage-perk-goes-unused-to-the-tune-of-5-billion

Medicare Advantage perk goes unused to the tune of $5 billion

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (396+ words) With consumer prices continuing to rise, many older adults are searching for simple ways to save on everyday essentials. Yet an estimated $5 billion in over-the-counter (OTC) allowances available to Medicare Advantage members go unused each year - roughly 70% percent of benefits…...

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arktimes. com > arkansas-blog > 12/03/2025 > health-insurance-for-many-arkansans-will-be-affordable-in-2026-after-all-if-you-shop-around

Health insurance for many Arkansans will be affordable in 2026 after all " if you shop around

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (961+ words) If you buy health insurance on the individual marketplace in Arkansas and you're staring down a huge cost increase in 2026, here's the thing to remember: shop before you drop. Don't drop coverage without talking to an insurance agent or broker…...

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arktimes. com > arkansas-blog > 09/10/2025 > share-of-arkansas-kids-with-no-health-insurance-is-rising-report-shows

Share of Arkansas kids with no health insurance is rising, report shows

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (537+ words) Bipartisan efforts to make sure children get check-ups, dental cleanings, vaccines and other health care regardless of their income bracket have long been a point of pride in Arkansas, and rightly so." That significant progress is now being lost, according…...

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arktimes. com > arkansas-blog > 08/15/2025 > sarah-sanders-bemoans-health-insurance-rate-hikes-fueled-by-republican-policy

Sarah Sanders bemoans health insurance rate hikes fueled by Republican policy

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (982+ words) If you buy your own health insurance in Arkansas, expect to start paying more in a few months " a lot more " thanks to Republicans in Congress and President Donald Trump. Rates for individual plans are set to rise by an…...